32 Thalias Academy (1/2)

Black haired wise man Chiyuki

As I fly over the Xonian plains, I see people running on the grasslands below.

They are a race of centaurs, whose upper body is human and lower body is horse.

The centaurs appear to be in a panic.

Perhaps the cause is me. Now I'm riding a gryphon. I guess they are afraid of the gryphon.

The vast Xonian plains are home to many grassland-dwelling species. The two most representative tribes are the centaurs, as seen below, and the satyrs, whose upper body is a human and lower body is a goat.

I was impressed when I first saw the mythical race, but when I met them in person, that illusion was shattered.

The centaurs, with a few exceptions, were bellicose and attacked us when they saw us. We drove them away, of course, but for what it's worth, they're a race that's only male, and they attack human women for breeding.

That one incident shattered my illusions, but when I think about it, even in mythology, they seem to have been like that.

I was impressed when I saw the dragons and other things in the story, but they are vicious to the humans of this world. That should be the same in the stories of the original world.

It's not the same as hearing a story and seeing them in person. We can laugh because we are powerful, but this world is inherently harsh for people to live in. We must not forget that.

And originally, the Gryphon was supposed to be a vicious demonic beast as well.

''But when it comes to this, they're cute: ......

I nudge the griffon's neck.

A griffon is a magical beast with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion with wings. Their habitat is the Central Mountains, and their range of movement extends from the Minon Plain in the west to the Xonian plains in the east.

There are no dragons living in the Central Mountains, and the strongest creatures in this area are griffons. The strongest magical beasts of the Xonian Plain are quietly carrying me on their backs.

Using Nao and Reno's abilities, we were able to mount some of the griffons and hippogriffs that live in the Xonian Plain. We also asked the dwarves to create a magical tool for summoning them, and we can call them up at any time.

And the permission to fly was also granted on the condition that they do not fly in the airspace of Elyos as a special exception, at the advice of Raina. Therefore, this gryphon can also fly away from its original habitat.

By utilizing the gryphon, our range of action was greatly expanded.

And I'm riding the gryphon to a place.

As I was flying in the Gryphon, I could see the high, rugged mountain ranges that divide the continent from east to west.

These are the Central Mountains that divide the continent from east to west.

As they reach the central mountain range, they see a large number of Harpies in flight.

They have the body of a human female with eagle wings on her arms and an eagle on her lower body. And they are not very friendly to humans.

But they are not attacked because they are riding gryphons that are stronger than they are, but rather, they run away from them.

Also, unlike the centaurs, the Harpies are an all-female tribe. They attack human males in order to reproduce.

By the way, if you have children among other races, they are born from their father's tribe if they are boys, and from their mother's tribe if they are girls.

If so, why don't centaurs and harpies make a pair, but both seem to prefer humans. I haven't researched all species, but it seems that the preference for the opposite s*x in most species is the same as in humans.

I think it's strange, but I had to agree that it's something like that.

While I'm thinking about this, we pass through the central mountain range. From here, we are on the west side of the continent. And from here, through the plain of Minon, beyond the Gulf of Ariad, the destination is the Institute of Saria.

The reason I'm heading to the Academy of Saria is to find out what I can about it.

The identity of the dark knight Dihardt was Syrone's childhood friend. Perhaps he was summoned by the Demon King.

But there's something I don't understand. Why would he cooperate with the Demon King?

No matter how much he was summoned, he shouldn't have to obey.

According to what Cyrone said, he's not the kind of person who would cooperate with the nefarious demon king with his gentle nature.

If that's the case, he might be controlled by some kind of magic or something.

It's not that I don't like it, but I'm sure that I'll be able to find a way to make it work.

I've heard that there are various books on magic in the academy of Saria. There may also be information about magic to control people. That's why I was heading to the academy by myself.

I'm not going to be the only one who can do this kind of research. The other members of the team are not suited to this kind of sober work. Kaya was the only one who seemed to be able to do it, but she stayed behind because she was worried about the others. That's why I, Chiyuki, had to go to Saria's academy by myself.

Shirone wanted to go with me again, but now Shirone was clearly restless and only got in the way. That's why I left her in the St. Renaria Republic.

Probably by now, she's probably distracting herself by killing the demons in the vicinity.

That's why I flew the griffon and headed for the academy in Saria.

The black-haired wise man Chiyuki.

The magic city of Saria is a city in a basin surrounded by mountains.

In this world, it is common for a city to be a country, but Saria is not a country. That's why there is no such thing as a Saria citizen.

To begin with, Saria is a city ruled by the Association of Magicians, which has branches all over the world. All of the sorcerers who belong to the association could be called citizens.

And the Academy of Saria was created by the Association of Magicians to study magic and train sorcerers.

When I reached the vicinity of Saria, I released my gryphon and headed to Saria.

It would be nice if I could set up a transfer to this Saria, but I haven't been able to get permission to do so. Apparently, I need to be of a very high rank in the association.

I go through the formalities at the gate of the city wall. If you show the gatekeeper a silver plate in the shape of a card that shows that you are a wizard of the association, he will let you in.

Saria is open to any sorcerer who belongs to the Society. I belong to the Society of Mages of the Republic of St. Renaria. This is where the silver plate was issued.

When you enter Saria, you will go to your destination without hesitation.

This is the second time I've come to Saria. I knew about the city called Saria before, I was interested in coming because I had come. At that time I'm generally sure what is where. My destination is the library at the Academy in Saria.

As I walked, I passed some people who do not look like magicians. Perhaps they are ordinary people living in this city.

It is easy to distinguish between those who are not, because sorcerers always wear black robes.

There are hundreds of sorcerers living in Saria, as it is a city of sorcerers.

However, even though it is a city of sorcerers, it is not only sorcerers that live in the city. The gatekeepers and the wall guards who protect this city from demons are ordinary people who cannot use magic. They are said to have hired a freedom fighter from some country. And other merchants who deal in the necessities of life are also ordinary people.

It is safe to assume that about 60% of the people are normal.

As we walked, we reached the library and the receptionist.

The man at the reception desk seems to be a magician unlike the gatekeeper. This library must be an important facility when using a sorcerer for such reception work.

The library can be entered by any sorcerer of the association as well.

I show the silver plate as I showed it to the gatekeeper. Then the man at the reception desk gives me a strange look. Was there something funny about it?

'Um ...... could you possibly be the dark-haired wise lord?'

The man at the reception desk asks timidly.

'I don't identify myself as such, but I do get called that.

I reply that I can see why the man has given me a strange look.

There's no way I can call myself a wise man. But I don't think it's a good idea to deny it, so I try to answer that when asked.

I'm not sure if you are the one with the silver plate issued by the St. Renaria Republic and a beautiful dark-haired woman, so I thought if you are the dark-haired wise man Chiyuki-dono. That upcoming .......

'Um, ...... I'd like to get into the library if I could: ......'

I interrupted him because the conversation was going to be long.

''Oh, I'm sorry. Please, Chiyuki-dono.''

It looked like they still wanted to talk, but I didn't mind, I went ahead.

First of all, you will find the book you are looking for in the catalog near the entrance. The book I'm looking for is a book about the kind of magic that interferes with the inside, such as the mind.

The kind of magic that interferes with the mind and other internal organs include sleep and confusion. The same place should be found for the magic that controls people.

I walked between the shelves where the books were placed and soon arrived at my destination.

It seems that there are magic books on the shelves in this area that interfere with the mind and other internal affairs.

The title of the book is written in this world's script, but there's nothing wrong with that.

The sentences in this world were not that difficult to write.

There are 21 basic characters, each with uppercase, middle and lowercase letters, for a total of 63 characters. Then you add some symbols to it and the sentence is written. And the syntax was closer to Japanese than to English, so it was easier for us to learn.

Of course, even though it was easy to learn, it was hard to read a sentence from another world. Except for Reno, who had no intention of learning, reading Shirone, Sahoko, etc. still seems to be difficult. Kyouka said she could read, but I'm a little suspicious. Kaya seems to be able to read reasonably well, though.

Surprisingly, it's Reige and Nao. These two were fast learners.

In particular, Rage's ability to learn is high, and he can read as well as I can, despite the fact that he doesn't seem to be making any effort. I'm so mad that I studied so hard and late into the night that I finally learned to read. I hate it when people like this are around.

Nao's physical abilities also draw people's attention, but she's actually quite smart, and she learned it easily.

I can read and write normally because of my efforts. But even now, I still have some discomfort in reading. It's as if I'm using Japanese as a romaji for everything.

Well, I'll get used to it. And with my current reading ability, it's hard to read books that are written in difficult prose, but it doesn't interfere with reading normal books.

I'll take some books. I use my magic hand to take books that are out of my reach.

This magic hand uses magic power to create an invisible hand that can take objects at a distance.

I've heard that even ordinary magicians can only make 2 or 3 magic hands, but I can make up to 100 hands. The length can be extended up to 100 meters.

However, my magic hand can only hold an object that is heavy enough to be held by my real hand. This is why a weak person cannot carry a heavy load even if they use their magic hands. But since I'm a powerful person in this world, I can carry quite a heavy load, so it's not a problem. I can even crush people's heads if I want to.

After taking about twenty books I look for an empty desk.

According to the guide, this library does not have a lending service. So I have to read the books in the library. There are several reading desks in the library for this purpose. I have to bring in some books there to read and copy them.

When I find an empty desk, I spread the books out on it. The first one is a book about domination magic. It's about experimenting with various species of demons to see how much control they can have over them, and the content is about that. It might be of some use.

I start reading the book.

”Chiyuki-dono, the Black-Haired Sage.

I was reading a book when I was suddenly approached by a whisper.

When I turned around, it was the man from the receptionist's office from earlier.

'Excuse me?　What is it?

I can't shout in the library, so I answer in a whisper.

'Um, Chiyuki-dono. As a matter of fact, Vice-President Tarabos would like to meet you at ...... if you have a moment?

The man at the reception desk says apologetically.

'Vice President?'

Yes, I'm the vice president of the Mages' Association.

The man at the reception desk nodded.

I've never met anyone called Talabos or anything like that. But he's so much more than a vice-chairman, he must be a person in a pretty high position. I don't have a choice, so I decide to go see him.

The man at the reception desk took me to a room in the library.

When I walked in, I saw a middle-aged man with a short build. He was probably in his fifties, and his smiling attitude throughout reminded me more of a merchant than a magician. The person did not have much of a sorcerer's feel to him.

''Chiyuki-dono, this is the vice president of Tarabos.''

The man at the reception desk introduces a small, fat man.

''Oh no, you're that black-haired wise man Chiyuki-dono, it's the first time I've met you. You're even more beautiful than they say.''

A small, overweight man puts his hand on his chest and bows his head. From his demeanor, he seems to be someone who knows a certain amount of etiquette.

”I'm Chiyuki. What can I do for you, Vice-President Tarabos?

I bow my head in the same way and say hello. I'd like to get back and continue my research, if possible. If you have something to do, I want you to hurry up and say it.

I'm sorry, Chiyuki-dono, but there is actually something I would like to ask you to do on behalf of the hero.

Talabos says apologetically.

'What do you want me to do?'

I don't know what I want to ask for, but I decided to listen to the vice-president of the Magician's Association because that's what he said.

◆Chiyuki, the black-haired sage.

Okay, I'll give you an update on my findings.

With my research done, I returned to the Republic of St. Renaria. Getting back was easy because all I had to do was use my transference magic.

When I returned, I gathered everyone together.

'According to my research, there are three ways to manipulate people: the control spell, the memory manipulation spell and the mesmerizing spell. The control spell, as the name suggests, controls the target. The only problem is that it reduces the intelligence of the target.

The magic of domination makes the subject look like a robot. Its knowledge and computing power remain the same, but it can no longer act flexibly. In some cases, you have to command them one by one to move.

I have controlled a goblin once before, but I had to give detailed instructions to make it work as I wanted, so I couldn't use it at all.

What about him?

'I'm pretty sure that magic makes you silly, doesn't it? As I recall, that would be a pain in the ass to manipulate, wouldn't it?

I nodded at Reno's words.

'I don't think so either.'

So I guess that means there's another way.

I nodded at Nao's words and I continued to speak.

'Next is the memory manipulation magic, this is a spell that rewrites the opponent's memories to suit you. You can also tamper with their memories as if they are supposed to listen to your commands. The only problem is that this magic is hard to control. It's almost impossible to rewrite a memory that contradicts your previous memory, and trying to force it into your mind could cause you to have a mental breakdown.

From what Cyrone says, he seems to have lived a normal life as a Japanese. It should be difficult to plant a rude memory that it is natural to listen to the orders of the demon king.

It's also quicker to erase all memories and raise them from the state of a newborn child than to try to make sense of it all. That's quite a bit of work.

''This magic would explain it better than domination magic. It's just that it's also quite difficult to control the memories of a human in this world, but to do that to a human in another world is a ridiculous level of difficulty.''

Everyone looks at me delicately when I say it.

And if this magic is used, there's nothing you can do about it. The memories lost by rewriting them will not be restored. Even if you can return to your former world, it will be impossible for you to live your former life. It's as good as having your entire life erased.

You can't help but look like Syrone is about to cry. I can only hope that he's not using this magic. I decide to move on.

''And finally, you're the one with the charm magic. I'm sure Lino-san should know more about this magic than you do, don't you?

I see Reno.

Lino can use mind-altering magic such as sleep, confusion and fascination. I'm sure he's used this magic on demons before.

'Yes, this is certainly the best magic to control. Both Mr. Goblin and Mr. Orc will listen to anything Reno says.

Reno says happily.

Enchantment magic is a spell that makes the object you cast it on love you.

You don't have to give orders like the control spell, but you can spontaneously act for the person you love. But because it acts spontaneously, it can be difficult to use because it can take unexpected actions.

But as I recall, this magic doesn't work for some demons, does it?

'Hmmm... Surely Sahoko is right. It works well for centaurs, but for harpies.

doesn't work very well.

Maybe it's the difference between men and women. I suppose that's a weakness in the charm's magic.

Enchantment magic is as effective as the person casting the spell is attractive to the target.

It's hard to work on people who don't like you, for example, and even if it works, it only makes them friendlier.

That's why it's an uncertain magic.

But what if the demon king is actually controlling it with that magic, what would happen?

Think about what Nao said. If he is being controlled by the magic of fascination .......

'So you're saying that Shirone's childhood friend is at the mercy of the Demon King, .......

'If the Demon King is controlling you with his mesmerizing magic, so be it. ......

I nodded at Rage's words.

'If ...... if that's the case, then he's in love with the Demon King right now. ......

Suddenly Kaya starts talking. I feel her voice is higher than usual.

''Wow, ...... that ...... demon king and the... ......''

Nao says and everyone gives him a subtle look. All of us here have seen the demon king's appearance in magical images. His appearance was ugly and vicious.

All of us are probably imagining the Demon King and him making love to each other.

I too would imagine that demon king and him holding each other naked. It made me feel a little sick.

'Something creepy: ......'

It's not very beautiful: ......

Reno and Kyouka look baffled.

''Wahahahahahaha. That guy is in love with the Demon King! Wa-ha-ha, this is so funny!

Rage is laughing so hard. You laugh a little too much.

'Hey Ray-kun: ......'

Sahoko chides Rage. Surely, in front of Shirohne, you should hold back a little.

'But it's strange. Isn't the magic of enchantment hard to work on homos*xuals and the like?

Kyouka wonders.